Elementary Programs

GIRLS INC. 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is on a first come first served basis.

Girls Inc. 2023-24 School Year Registration is for girls 6-11 years old in grades 1-5. School year registration will begin on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Please contact Director of Programs, Natalie Duarte at gp-registration@girlsincislandcity.org for more information about the registration process. For more information regarding this program, please download our FAQs and 2023-24 Fee Schedule.

Girls Incorporated of the Island City’s elementary after school programs for girls, grades 1-5, are structured to meet the needs of developing girls. Programs are delivered in three sessions: fall, winter, and spring, by staff that is trained specifically to create learning environments that support the way girls learn and build their self-confidence. Programming curricula for each session will be based on the theme, “Inspiring all Girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold^sm.” Programming curricula is segmented by developmental age groups and is based on National research and testing.

The Elementary Girls Program is offered Monday-Friday, 2:50-6:00 pm, except Wednesday when programming begins at 12:10 pm. Girls do not need to be enrolled in Alameda schools to attend our programs. We provide supervised walking transportation to Girls Inc. of the Island City from the following schools (rain or shine): Franklin, Love (formerly known as Haight), and Maya Lin.

Inspiring all girls to be BOLD

FALL (Aug – Dec)

We strive for our girls to be bold in action, to be aware of the world around them, to be fearless leaders, and to stand out because of their great ideas. To help them achieve these goals, curriculum for our fall session will focus on self-reliance and life skills, a core area identified as critical to addressing the challenges faced by all girls.

Inspiring all girls to be SMART

WINTER (Jan – Mar)

Too many girls still get the message that math and science are not for them. Curriculum for our winter session is designed to develop girls’ enthusiasm for and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with fun, experimental activities in a supportive, all-girl environment.

Inspiring all girls to be STRONG

SPRING (Apr – Jun)

We believe it is critical for girls to be in charge of their bodies and sustain a healthy, positive sense of self. As such, we designed our curriculum for the spring semester to incorporate a “whole health” care model for the girls we serve. Regular physical activity is interwoven with activities that promote nutrition, healthy eating, effective stress management, and positive body image.

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS
G.E.M.S. (Girls. Empowerment. Mentoring. Support.) is offered at Bay Farm, Earhart, Edison, Franklin, Love, Maya Lin, Otis, Paden, and Ruby Bridges. The program is designed specifically for girls in Alameda Unified School District schools and focuses on social emotional learning, academic success, building healthy relationships, anti-bullying, leadership, and developing confidence and self-esteem. G.E.M.S. is a one hour, once per week program offered during the school day and is led by one of our Girls Inc. of the Island City facilitators. Registration for G.E.M.S. is done at the girl’s school site. For more information, please call 510.521.1743.